Environment and Sustainability
Businesses are invested in America’s communities, and a clean, healthy environment is critical for quality of life and economic strength in every community. Companies across industries have undertaken sustainability initiatives to improve their operations and reduce their environmental footprint, utilizing new technology and seeking efficiency.
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The U.S. Chamber recently held its GreenTech Business Mission to the United Arab Emirates ahead of COP28 in November. Here's what businesses should know.
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Latest Content
In response to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passage of the Kigali Amendment, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined several trade groups in issuing the following statement.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, on funding for water infrastructure programs.
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, urging funding for the Border Water Infrastructure Program (BWIP).
Marty Durbin, President of the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding EPA’s Proposed Rule prohibiting all uses of asbestos.
This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.R. 5689, the "Resilient Assistance for Mitigation for Environmentally Resilient Infrastructure and Construction by Americans (AMERICA) Act."
A coalition letter expressing concern over the inclusion of language relating to perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in two recent documents issued by the Administration.
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs supporting S. 3531, the “National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act.”
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works supporting recycling legislation.
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the Chamber’s Water Policy Priorities for 2022.